题目：On the Feminine Awareness of Scarlett
in Gone with the Wind
Abstract
As a famous writer of feminine literature era, Margaret Mitchell creates many women characters featured with unique charms, reflecting her feminist ideas. Through the deep analysis of Gone with the Wind, we can go deep into the research of her feminism. This thesis discusses the heroine’s personality, pursuit and the great change as well, which reveal both Mitchell’s concept against the tradition and her feminism opinions. Besides, through the exploration of the social and cultural backgrounds, we can learn the cause of Mitchell’s feminist thought.
Keywords: heroine characters；feminism；anti-tradition；background culture
Outline
Thesis Statement: By analyzing female characters, this thesis focuses on Mitchell’s ideological characteristics with her known feminist opinions combined with her personal life and feminine literature era social background.
I.Introduction
A.Introduction to Margaret Mitchell
B.Introduction to Gone with the Wind
II.Feminism and Gone with the Wind
A.Theory of Feminism
B.Feminist Point of Gone with the Wind
III.Analysis of Mitchell’s Feminism in Gone with the Wind
A.Scarlett’s Independence
B.Scarlett’s Bravery
C.Scarlett’s Rebellious Spirit
IV.The Significance of Scarlet’s Feminist Consciousness
A.Mitchell’s Life Experiences
B.The Impact of Society on Margaret Mitchell
V.Conclusion
